Subject
Music
Music
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Collection Title
Clinton A. Carpenter Papers
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Abstract
The papers of Clinton A. Carpenter center on his work as a composer, specifically his interpretation of Gustav Mahler's 10th Symphony. The materials include correspondence, subject files, musical scores, typescripts, Mahler-related newsletters and publications, photographic prints, press clippings, and one audio recording.
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English Broadside Ballads, approximately 1790-1850
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English Broadside Ballads
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This collection consists of 32 English printed broadside ballads published between approximately 1790 and 1850. Most were published by John Pitts, a London printer with a shop in No. 14, Great St. Andrew St., Seven Dials. Others were printed and published by G. Pigott, T. Birt, and J. Jennings. Some were printed annonymously. Most are illustrated with a woodcut.
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Guide to the Barbara S. Buckley Papers, 1941-1959
Collection Title
Barbara S. Buckley Papers
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Abstract
Collection consists primarily of musical compositions, both original manuscripts and copy prints, as well as a small volume of correspondence, press clippings, writings and biographical documentation.
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Guide to the Boris Koutzen Papers, approximately 1916-2002
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Boris Koutzen Papers
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Music manuscripts, correspondence, and recordings relating to the life and work of Boris Koutzen.
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Guide to the Charles Gilbert Spross Papers, 1907-1982
Collection Title
Charles Gilbert Spross Papers
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Abstract
Drafts of sheet music, scrapbooks,
and biographical ephemera related to Charles Gilbert Spross's career as a pianist,
accompanist, and composer.
and biographical ephemera related to Charles Gilbert Spross's career as a pianist,
accompanist, and composer.
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Guide to the Dannreuther Family Papers, 1836-1988 (bulk 1875-1925)
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Dannreuther Family Papers
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Correspondence, date books, sheet music, programs, clippings and scrapbooks relating to the Dannreuther Family, especially the musical careers of Gustav and Nellie Dannreuther.
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Guide to the Dewey Owens Papers, circa 1977-2007
Collection Title
Dewey Owens Papers
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Abstract
Music manuscripts, programs, and a small amount of other material relating to Owens' work.
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Guide to the Frédéric Louis Ritter Papers, approximately 1840-1891
Collection Title
Frédéric Louis Ritter Papers
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Materials relating to the life and work of the noted composer and Vassar College professor of music.
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Guide to the George Sherman Dickinson Papers, approximately 1909-1964 (bulk 1913-1914, 1955-1964)
Collection Title
George Sherman Dickinson Papers
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Letters from George Sherman Dickinson to Oliver M. Sayler and Joan Stambaugh. Also includes three letters from Bess Dickinson to Sayler.
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Guide to the Harriet Isabel Ballintine Papers, 1881-1916
Collection Title
Harriet Isabel Ballintine Papers
Abstract
Papers pertaining to her interest in folk dances and singing games including her arrangements of music scores for dances, a notebook containing descriptions of folk dances and a glossary to dance positions, and sheet music and dance instructions she used in classes, 1881-1916, including works by Elizabeth Burchenal and Louis H. Chalif.
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Guide to the Karol Szymanowski Score, approximately 1921
Collection Title
Karol Szymanowski Score
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Abstract
Holograph manuscript of 3 of the 5 songs from .
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Guide to the Mary C. Schlosser Collection of Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1838-2021 (bulk 1852-1934)
Collection Title
Mary C. Schlosser Collection of Harriet Beecher Stowe
Creator
Abstract
The collection consists of published
articles, printed ephemera, visual media, and a variety of popular culture artifacts
and realia related to American author and abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe and her
most popular novel, .
articles, printed ephemera, visual media, and a variety of popular culture artifacts
and realia related to American author and abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe and her
most popular novel, .
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Guide to the Priscilla Morgan Papers, 1910-2014 (bulk 1945-2014)
Collection Title
Priscilla Morgan Papers
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Abstract
The Priscilla Morgan Papers document the career and collaborative efforts of a New York-based international arts administrator, producer and emissary of arts and culture. The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, subject files, travel files, maps, and photograph albums.
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Guide to the Robert E. Middleton Papers, 1939-1954
Collection Title
Robert E. Middleton Papers
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Abstract
Correspondence, photographs and miscellaneous papers from Robert E. Middleton, VC Professor of Music 1953-1985.
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Guide to the Teresa Carreño Papers, 1862-1991 (bulk 1862-1920)
Collection Title
Teresa Carreño Papers
Creator
Abstract
Includes musical manuscripts of Carreño and others, such as Edward Macdowell, Amy Beach and Teresita Carreño-Tagliapietra; literary manuscripts of Carreño; letters to and from Carreño and to and from Marta Milinowski, her biographer; and a variety of scrapbooks, diaries and other materials relating to Carreño's life and professional career; Among the correspondents are Frances Macdowell, Gioachino Rossini, Edward Grieg, and Ede Poldini. There are also many articles about Carreño and programs of her concerts.
Vassar Scholarship
Music Mentorship for Empowerment
Publication Date
2020-January-01
Document Type
Authors
Department or Program
Document Type
Abstract
This thesis project in education rolled out a program for training Vassar student musicians to be educators who then gave individualized music instruction to Poughkeepsie middle school music students. Great care was given to the positioning and approach to service...